What's state of our union? Tell us. Your Say Interactive

Feb. 13, 2013
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President Barack Obama following State of Union Address. / Jack Gruber, USA TODAY

by USA TODAY

by USA TODAY

The state of the union, President Obama said, is one of progress: "Together, we have cleared away the rubble of crisis, and can say with renewed confidence that the state of our union is stronger."

But during Tuesday's address, he also emphasized the work that is yet to be done: "It is our generation's task, then, to reignite the true engine of America's economic growth - a rising, thriving middle class.

It is our unfinished task to restore the basic bargain that built this country - the idea that if you work hard and meet your responsibilities, you can get ahead, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or who you love."

Among his proposals: an increase in the minimum wage to $9 per hour; passage of a paycheck fairness act that would ensure equal pay for women; the withdrawal of 34,000 troops from Afghanistan by this time next year; an easier path to legal immigration.

What did you think of Obama's proposed solutions for economic growth, climate change, a raise in the minimum wage and withdrawal from Afghanistan? What was missing from his speech that you think should have been included? Anything you back him on completely?

This page is all about you sharing your thoughts, seeing the opinions of others and joining the conversation.

Take a moment to look at the interactive graphics above. Vote in the Twitter widgets below and in the quick polls to the right.

Did you miss Tuesday's State of the Union Address? Need a reminder of some of Obama's statements and proposals? Click on the videos for some excerpts.